Overview
Seth Schwartz, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist/neurotologist who provides cares for a wide-range of ear problems ranging from hearing loss and chronic ear disease to skull-base tumors. He specializes in cochlear implants, acoustic neuroma, hearing reconstructive surgery, chronic ear disease, and other medical and surgical management of ear problems.Dr. Schwartz enjoys helping people to communicate better through hearing restoration surgery and cochlear implants, which is a large part of what he does as the head of the cochlear implant program at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. He finds it hugely rewarding to be able to play a part in enhancing the quality of patients' lives through this transformative surgery.When not busy practicing medicine, Dr. Schwartz enjoys skiing, biking and spending time in the outdoors.
Dr. Schwartz is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Infant Hearing Loss, Schwannoma, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 56 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Seth Schwartz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Seth Schwartz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Seth Schwartz by calling their office at 206-624-1144. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Seth Schwartz a top-rated expert for Acoustic Neuroma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Seth Schwartz is classified as an Distinguished expert for Acoustic Neuroma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Seth Schwartz specialize in?
While Dr. Seth Schwartz is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Acoustic Neuroma, Infant Hearing Loss, and Schwannoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.
Does Dr. Seth Schwartz participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Seth Schwartz has published 56 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acoustic Neuroma. You can view a list of Dr. Seth Schwartz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Seth Schwartz accept my insurance?
Dr. Seth Schwartz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-624-1144 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Schwartz isDistinguished. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- CholesteatomaDr. Schwartz isDistinguished. Learn about Cholesteatoma.
- Infant Hearing LossDr. Schwartz isDistinguished. Learn about Infant Hearing Loss.
- SchwannomaDr. Schwartz isDistinguished. Learn about Schwannoma.
- Advanced
- Bell's PalsyDr. Schwartz isAdvanced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Schwartz isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Deafness Hypogonadism SyndromeDr. Schwartz isAdvanced. Learn about Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.
- DFNB1Dr. Schwartz isAdvanced. Learn about DFNB1.
- Familial DeafnessDr. Schwartz isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Deafness.
- Familial OtosclerosisDr. Schwartz isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Otosclerosis.
- Experienced
- AdenoidectomyDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Adenoidectomy.
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
- Ear CancerDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Ear Cancer.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- Malignant Otitis ExternaDr. Schwartz isExperienced. Learn about Malignant Otitis Externa.